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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.44, 1,051.52 and 628.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.44, 1,051.52 and 628.88 is: 868.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.44 : 1,051.52 = 628.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.44/1,051.52 = 628.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.44x = 1,051.52 × 628.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.44x = 661,279.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,279.90/761.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.46

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